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Senior Quantity Surveyor North East Region Permanent Role Competitive Salary plus Car or Car Allowance and Flexible Benefits - Ready to take greater commercial ownership of medium to large MEP and construction projects, from contract review through to final account? - Do you have the experience to protect project profitability, manage contractual risk and turn accurate forecasting into sound commercial decisions? - Interested in contributing to major electricity infrastructure in the North East with a leading independent engineering and services business? If this sounds like what you are looking for or you're interested in finding out more, then get in touch today! Introduction An opportunity has arisen with our client for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, taking responsibility for commercial performance across medium to large projects. In this role, you will contribute to a major infrastructure project to create a 2GW high-voltage direct electricity connection between Scotland and North East England. Main foundation piling at the North East site is complete, with engineering and supervision work now underway. Community and environmental initiatives are also ongoing, and the wider infrastructure programme is targeting completion around 2029. The Role You will implement sound commercial practices throughout the project lifecycle, reviewing contract terms, identifying risks and opportunities, and working with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are understood and met. You will manage the agreement of changes while keeping safety visible in commercial decisions and project activities. Day to day, you will monitor and forecast costs, revenue and cash flow, manage payment applications and receipts, and produce accurate reporting on expenditure, projections and margins. You will also support subcontractor procurement and management, maintaining the records needed to substantiate commercial positions. Building constructive relationships with project teams, customers and other stakeholders will be central to the role. You will negotiate final accounts, facilitate sign-off and support dispute resolution where required. Where needed, you will also manage and coach Quantity Surveyors or Assistant Quantity Surveyors. Candidate Requirements You will bring experience managing the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP or construction projects, supported by sound contractual understanding, financial judgement and confident negotiation skills. English and Maths GCSEs, or equivalent, are required, alongside a relevant BSc/degree or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards one. Clear communication, accurate reporting and the ability to balance commercial priorities with positive stakeholder relationships will help you succeed. Benefits The package includes a competitive salary, car or car allowance, and access to a salary sacrifice hybrid/electric vehicle scheme. Benefits also include a pension with up to 8% employer contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, and a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible options include Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships and more, alongside a personal development programme. About the Client Our client is a leading independent UK engineering and services business operating across the building and infrastructure sectors. The organisation invests in training and talent development, with clear career development paths and ongoing support. Its work combines complex engineering delivery with modern tools and technologies. Closing Bring your commercial experience to substantial engineering projects and take the next step in your quantity surveying career. This vacancy is being advertised by Fortiva Limited, acting as an employment agency for permanent roles or an employment business for temporary roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bridgewater Full-time, Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Our clients Major Projects & Connections team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the contractual and financial elements of a major project near Bridgewater, with future opportunities on other projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll support successful P&L, cash flow, and working capital management across large electrical and civil works. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Ensure compliance with Freedom and client health and safety standards. Provide leadership within the commercial team and wider project teams. Manage multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke agreements. Measurement and valuation of works for applications, variations, and final accounts. Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events. Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage CVRs. Chair monthly project reviews and attend client progress meetings. Manage invoicing, debt recovery, and dispute resolution. Supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives. Support development of the wider commercial team. What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role. Strong commercial performance management experience. In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and practical application. Civil engineering and construction experience (desirable). Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience). Advanced MS Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables). Benefits: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Senior Estimator Bolton Office Based Competitive Salary plus Car Allowance and Benefits Would you like to shape the cost and viability of affordable housing developments, from early feasibility through to contract award? Can you bring estimating experience and commercial judgement to new-build and planned maintenance residential tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and practical alternatives? Are you looking for an Estimator / Senior Estimator role with a well-established, family-owned contractor and developer with a strong pipeline of schemes? If this sounds like what you are looking for or you're interested in finding out more, then get in touch today! Introduction An opportunity has arisen with our client for a Senior Estimator to join its North West Housing Partnerships department, based at its Bolton office. Supporting affordable housing developments for housing associations and public sector partners, you will help turn early proposals into robust, competitive tender submissions. The role offers involvement across feasibility, cost planning and procurement, with scope to apply your judgement to both pricing and buildability. The Role You will prepare detailed estimates, budget costs, cost plans and tender submissions for new-build housing schemes. Assessing each tender s risks and opportunities, you will take a proactive approach to value engineering, developing alternative solutions alongside compliant bids. Day to day, you will manage subcontractor and material enquiries, take off quantities and use appropriate cost data to build accurate estimates. You will also maintain benchmark information and build rates to support consistent, informed pricing. Working alongside land and development colleagues, you will contribute to land appraisals and feasibility assessments. You will support two-stage tenders and pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) processes, progressively pricing packages and providing input on programmes, procurement strategies and buildability. You will attend internal adjudications and client meetings, explain the basis of your pricing and help guide junior members of the estimating team. Candidate Requirements You will bring previous experience in a similar estimating role, knowledge of different construction methods, including modern methods of construction (MMC), and the ability to take off quantities to SMM7 / NRM2. A good standard of mathematical ability, a full UK driving licence and a collaborative approach are required. You should be comfortable using your own initiative while supporting colleagues and sharing your knowledge with junior estimators. Experience with Conquest or a similar estimating system would be useful, but is not essential, as training will be provided. Benefits The package includes a competitive salary and car allowance, 26 days holiday, a pension scheme, free parking and private healthcare. Professional development and training opportunities are complemented by free wellbeing support, including eye care vouchers, occupational health and an employee assistance programme. Flexible working, social activities and online retailer discounts are also included. The role is based at the Bolton office. About the Client Our client is a well-established, family-owned contractor and developer specialising in affordable housing for housing associations and public sector partners. A strong pipeline of new-build residential schemes is supporting this appointment within its North West Housing Partnerships department. Apply today to bring your estimating expertise to the delivery of affordable homes. Should this be a role you see as you next career step, please send your CV to or contact - Sean Boswell - (url removed) - Today! This vacancy is being advertised by Fortiva Limited, acting as an employment agency for permanent roles or an employment business for temporary roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Leeds Permanent Hybrid Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts? Have you commercially managed civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects, including CVRs, variations and final accounts? Are you confident taking commercial ownership across multiple projects and leading client-facing meetings? A leading UK engineering and infrastructure organisation is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its established commercial team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a portfolio of long-term framework agreements and major standalone projects within the infrastructure sector. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects while playing an active role in client relationships and project performance. The position would suit an established Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career. Key duties and responsibilities: - Manage NEC3/4 and bespoke contracts across multiple projects - Lead quotation submissions and ensure contract orders are in place - Oversee valuations, applications, variations, and final accounts - Manage supply chain contracts and subcontractor accounts - Produce and maintain CVRs and cash flow forecasts - Establish monthly project reviews and senior review processes - Attend client progress meetings and manage dispute resolution - Drive continuous improvement and innovation across commercial practices Skills and experience: - Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and other contract forms - Solid experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and lookups - Experience in civil engineering and construction projects; utilities or substation/power projects experience is beneficial but not compulsory - A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience) Benefits: - Car/Car allowance - Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) - Pension with up to 8% employer contribution - Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days - Private Medical Insurance - Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program - Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes - Personal development programme This is an opportunity to join an established engineering and infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term framework agreements. You'll be joining a collaborative commercial team where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and continue progressing your commercial career. Should this be a role you see as your next career step, please send your CV to or contact Sam on (phone number removed) or (url removed) today! This vacancy is being advertised by Fortiva Limited, acting as an employment agency for permanent roles or an employment business for temporary roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.